After many failed attempts and countless Doctors, E.R’s and Dermatologist visits to get my cyst under control, I was at my breaking point. I currently live in New Hampshire and I wanted this surgery done by someone I knew I could trust. After hours spent researching and reading all the horror stories from failed openContinue reading “‘I have not felt this good since I can remember’”
Everything about the Sternberg Clinic is a breeze! I suffered with Pilonidal disease for almost 3 years. After 3 failed surgeries and countless cauterization procedures done by doctors, like frogs in a well, unwilling to follow new advancements in medicine, I was recommended a surgery where a surgeon would chip off my tail bone toContinue reading “‘Forever grateful to have met Dr. Sternberg and his team’”
When I first got a pilonidal cyst, my gastroenterologist was quick to highly recommend Dr. Sternberg and other medical professionals reaffirmed that recommendation. My original hope of having him perform his cleft lift and pilonidal excision surgery before my cyst returned was unfortunately upended by the global pandemic, but as soon as the cyst didContinue reading “‘I was able to return to my virtual job within 5 days’”
From the beginning of our first email to Dr. Sternberg to the weeks after surgery, the Sternberg clinic has been the most supportive and compassionate to our son. My son had been dealing with pilonidal disease for 2 years prior to me finding Dr. Sternberg. After many failed treatments, wound care for a year, andContinue reading “‘Thank you from the bottom of this mom’s heart’”
“Dr. Sternberg basically saved my life …” Those were the words of my very grateful 16-year-old son when he was healed after Dr. Sternberg performed the Cleft Lift operation. When my son was first diagnosed with pilonidal disease, I was in denial of the risk of complication from standard treatments and surgical procedures. The surgeriesContinue reading “‘Dr. Sternberg basically saved my life’”
After three failed surgeries over a year and a half with other surgeons, Dr. Sternberg and his team were able resolve my pilonidal disease quickly and with minimal discomfort. Over a year later and there have been on further issues or signs of recurrence. I would highly recommend The Sternberg Clinic for anyone seeking aContinue reading “After three failed surgeries…”
I had a more mild pilonidal situation and opted for the cleft lift by Dr. Sternberg to prevent abscess formations that would require treatments with higher failure rates and greater chances of reoccurrence. It was an excellent decision, the surgery and recovery time were minimal and I now have the peace of mind of notContinue reading “Surgery and Recovery Time Were Minimal”
Coming from a botched surgery that got infected, and having an open wound for over a year, I was extremely happy that Sternberg was able to fix the previous mistakes. Life got so much better not having to constantly worry about this issue! It’s obvious that Sternberg knows how to treat this disease. His dedicationContinue reading “Fix the Previous Mistakes”
I honestly have no clue where to start. But long story short, the first time I started to notice my problem with Pilonidal Disease was back in December of 2018. Went to urgent care the next day and all they told me was to take the antibiotics, shave around the area (which I did notContinue reading “‘I’m back to doing my daily activities again and even more’”
This has been a difficult eight months for all of us. The time has been particularly challenging for patients with Pilonidal Disease, particularly those who must to travel outside of their local medical community to find a surgeon who can provide proper treatment. Finding a Seasoned Surgeon There are just a few surgeons who performContinue reading “Patient Prep: Traveling to San Francisco for Pilonidal care during COVID-19”
